A shock pick by coach Roger Lemerre, Meriah won the nod ahead of the likes of Jose Clayton and Wissem Abdi. Uncapped when selected, Meriah plays his club football for Etoile Etoile, as does fellow newcomer Yassine Chikhaoui. A noted free-kick and corner taker, Meriah is expected to spend most of his time sat on the substitutes bench this summer. Favours the left side of defence as his best position.